19/03/2013
19/03/2013
Red Marley is the place to be for your
Easter Classic Motorcycle Extravaganza.
The Rock Shocks sponsored classic trial starts at 12 noon on Easter
Sunday 31st March and the spectacular Hill Climb also starts at noon the following day, Easter Monday 1st April 2013
Red Marley Hill Climb is an action packed day.
The hill is 440 yards (1/4 mile) and reaches almost 1:1.5 near the top where there is a challenging jump known as “the pimple”.
Riders compete 4 at a time from a standing start - the first two over the finish line progress to the next round.
Carl Pope currently holds the record with a time of 19.53 seconds achieved in 2009 aboard his Cheney BSA.
There are 3 classes plus the allcomers class. Machines are all pre 1970 and vary from rigid framed machines from the 1930’s to competitive replica Triumphs and BSA based classic scramblers.
Checkout the results from previous years to see how your favourite riders fared.
Tim Britton
Terry Challinor
Nathan Jones
2012 action photos: Colin Bullock, CJB Photographic
The Red Marley Classic Trial is sponsored again this year by Rock Shocks.
Riders compete over three laps of fifteen sections. Over one hundred riders competed last Easter Sunday - see the Trials Page for a full report and results.
Club, Trade and Exhibitors Stands
If you are interested in booking a stand at next year's Red Marley Hill Climb please contact Andrew Goodman for further details.
Tel: 01299 896590
email: goodman.wal@virgin.net
Chris Smith
Where is Red Marley?
Red Marley Hill Climb takes place each Easter at Great Witley in Worcestershire WR6 6JJ
Click HERE for a map of the area.
or go to the Contacts page for more info
Admission Price
Entrance to the Hill Climb on Monday
is £7.00 for adults - Children under 10 Free.
Admission to the Trial on Sunday is Free.
If you would like to marshall at the hill climb or the trial your admission will be returned - please call the organisers - details on the contact page
Overnight Camping
Spectators may camp on site at Red Marley at a cost of £10 per unit for the weekend.
Writtle Photography
Mark Writtle is the official photographer for the Red Marley Hill Climb and Trial. Visit his website for top quality prints of all riders.
Official Red Marley DVDs
To obtain a DVD or Video from any RM event from 2000 please contact cjbphotographic.co.uk
Helping the local community
When the 2000 event was conceived it was a gamble, however the club and the landowners all agreed at the outset that if any money was left over after covering costs, a donation would be given to good causes within the village and surrounding area. This principle has continued and since 2000 many local organisations have benefitted.
2007 was our most successful year, resulting in
£9,000 being shared between the following:
Abberley and Great Witley Scouts
Wichenford Village Hall
Martley Play Group
Stourport Cricket Club
Kidderminster Cardiac Rehabilitation Unit
St. Richards Hospice
Tenbury Hospital Trust Fund
Great Witley Village Hall
2008 £4,000 was shared between the following:
Young Firefighters Association (Droitwich)
Quarter Green, Great Witley
Martley Playgroup
Great Witley Playgroup
Abberley & Gt. Witley Scouts
Stourport Junior Cricketers
2009 £6,000 was shared between the following:
Abberley Cricket Club
Abberley Playgroup
Gt. Witley Open Space
Nora Parsons Day Centre
Astley School
Society of St. Francis
Kidderminster Hospital Milbrook Suite Fund
Abberley & Gt. Witley Scouts
Young Firefighters Association (Droitwich)
Stourport Junior Cricketers
The total given away by Red Marley Hill Climb is now in excess of £72,000
2010 £5,300 was shared between the following:
Abberley & Witley Cricket Club
Abberley Playgroup
Martley Playgroup
Stourport Cricket Club
Gt. Witley Scouts & Guides
Nora Parsons Day Centre
Kidderminster Heart Rehabilitation Centre
Local School Rugby Club
2011 £20,000.00 to Help for Heroes charity.
Red Marley members present a cheque for £20,000